Valproic acid vs Pregabalin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pregabalin was dispensed 745.3× as often as Valproic acid in May 2026 — 838,472 items versus 1,125 in England.
1,125items
Valproic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
838,472items
Pregabalin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valproic acid versus Pregabalin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valproic acid · ╌ Pregabalin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valproic acid | Pregabalin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,125 | 838,472 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,702 | 10,106,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,217 | £1,768,837 |
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